Destination: New Zealand

Christchurch to Auckland

Mon, 11 May 2009 | By treezy | Views [464]

So I'm on the road! After an incredible last day at work (think balloons, streamers,ponchos and a surprise lunch with every staff member making a dish inspired by South America), I had a traditional Fish n Chip meal with part of my tribe and flew ... Read more >

Between Two Uncles

Sun, 10 May 2009 | By obonini | Views [873]

Yesterday I finaly got to have a bit of a long lie. I really didnt want to get out of my warm bed into the absolute freezing cold of my room but I thought I had better give my mum and Ashley a call. I had a catch up, got myself ready and then Paul took ... Read more >

Gidday

Sun, 10 May 2009 | By dianasaurus | Views [474]

Kia ora!  Waiting at the Auckland airport for my flight to Sydney so I thought I'd drop a line.  It's Monday morning at 5:45, and 12:45 p.m. on Sunday in Houston.  It's still pitch black outside.  The flight was decent enough.  Nice to see that Air New ... Read more >

Last WWOOF/ Final Roadtrip

Sat, 9 May 2009 | By erin_and_pete | Views [923]

WWOOFing with Liz Liz lives in a 1940s farm house with her daughter Louise (who is rarely home); Shirley Temple, the rabbit; Tosca, the kitten; four chickens; and our favorite, Lilly the little dog.  Our week at Liz's was entertaining and our workload ... Read more >

New Zealand South Island - Part 2

Sat, 9 May 2009 | By harrisg | Views [449]

The weather took a turn for the worst as we headed north again, to the tourist hub of Queenstown. The rain was pretty relentless for the couple of days we were there. Last time I had been to Queenstown, we had wanted to do The Luge down this mountain-... Read more >

Road Trippin' Around The Catlins: Day 2

Fri, 8 May 2009 | By obonini | Views [846]

I set out to the south west, down into the norhern part of The Catlins and towards a waterfall called Purakaunui Falls. I had been having a read through some books about the area the night before and it sounded, and from the pictures looked, pretty impressive.... Read more >

Gallery: North Island of NZ

Fri, 8 May 2009 | By ligia-richard | Photo Gallery

Gallery: Kaka Point & The Catlins

Fri, 8 May 2009 | By obonini | Photo Gallery

Road Trippin' Around The Catlins: Day 1

Fri, 8 May 2009 | By obonini | Views [701]

The region of NZ where Paul lives is called The Catlins. It's in the south east corner and is home to lots of beaches, waterfalls and birds it would seem. While I'm here and I have access to the car, I figured it makes sense to drive around and check ... Read more >

Felafel in Dunedin & Luxury Living at Kaka Point

Thu, 7 May 2009 | By obonini | Views [934]

Unfortunately my last day in Christchurch was fairly uneventful due to the rain. I had forgotten what rain was up in the north island but this isn't quite the case down south. I still managed to get myself out for a bit of breakfast in a cafe however ... Read more >

Gallery: Christchurch

Tue, 5 May 2009 | By obonini | Photo Gallery

Forgotten In Queenstown & Sight-seeing in Chirstchurch

Tue, 5 May 2009 | By obonini | Views [930]

I decided to spend my last day in Queenstown just walking around and taking in the scenery. I took a walk along the lake front and around the park. It was a really nice clear, crisp, typical Autumns day so everything looked amazing. I then had possibly ... Read more >

Gallery: wizards and wizardry

Sat, 2 May 2009 | By dragon_slayer | Photo Gallery

wizards and wizardry

Sat, 2 May 2009 | By dragon_slayer | Views [750]

For the betterment of my sanoty and those around me, I sought to enlighten my worldly knowledge by searching for those long lost seals of New Zealand. For this I would need a few helpers. They just happen to be on a similar quest, but lacked the power ... Read more >

Tags: adventure, new zealand, panda bears, seals

An Icey Drink & Views Over Queenstown

Sat, 2 May 2009 | By obonini | Views [790]

Last night I did indeed end up going to the ice bar - Minus 5. It was quite different from what I expected. We were give a huge coat and stuff to keep us warm and the group, about 8 of us, were taken across to the bar by the guy who was to be our bartender ... Read more >